A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

"Hey, my new student is here. Everyone, I'll be leaving first~"

"Lord Thrandal is truly free and easy."

The powerful male voice was clear and brilliant, and the tribal leader who had just joined the forest had the power of a lion, which was very prominent in the meeting where the only communication was through voice.

"You're still a young man, yet you act like this. Sometimes I wonder if the sage's education and selection is too easy."

The old-faced elf participated in the meeting in his own tribe, and then followed Thrandal due to a small change.

"Oh, my daughter is back, so I'll be leaving now. Goodbye everyone."

“Elder…you…”

37. Teachers’ teachings

The wooden tables have brightly colored flowers and fruits lying naturally on them, with cool white steam rising from them. A petite fairy flaps her transparent butterfly wings and moves between different stalls.

Although it is not a big business, the Rhino man, as the stall owner, still tries his best to promote the fruits and vegetables he grows. His simple and honest appearance is particularly convincing when he talks about the delicious taste of the fruits and vegetables.

Unlike the last time when she was led by Latica to run wildly, this time, Sera really stepped into the village and kept company with the unworldly residents.

How can I put it? When all the strange species came towards her, Sera could only sigh in her heart that this forest was indeed very inclusive.

There are orcs with human bodies and animal heads, orcs with animal bodies and human heads, petite and lovely fairies, and tree people and mushroom people who are shorter than a certain level. It's a hodgepodge of fantasy elements.

"Di."

Several round balls of light stretched out their invisible wings and curiously followed Sera and the Dust Colossus, circling them for a long time before leaving as they got closer and closer to the Mana Hall.

The vines of the ancient tree extended down a quick circular platform. With the powerful and steady force, Sera and Mr. Orange rose very quickly. The instant acceleration was as memorable as the descent.

Walk out of the "elevator" and stand in the lush treetops. The strong branches sway gently, and the rustling sounds that come and go merge into an everlasting melody.

hum-

The door of the hall is wide open, and the spacious space inside is without any unnecessary decoration. Any recognized resident can call out for a new chair here and have a warm and friendly communication.

"teacher."

The familiar figure of the sage exudes a peaceful atmosphere, and beside him, there is a big pig flapping its wings and humming a wonderful and happy song.

"happy~happy~"

It took her a long time to identify the true form of the big pig. Only then did Sera understand why Thrandal said that Andrew was a mythical beast.

Happy piggy...

"You're back, Sera. Now that you've met me, it's time to hand in your homework."

Thrandal was preparing to collect the homework with a smile on his face. As a teacher, criticizing students' homework was also one of his pleasures.

"Well, teacher, see if this works."

Mana, like the extension of limbs, seeps into the great source of the outside world, allowing extraordinary affinity to play a role in a brief moment, causing the outside world to suddenly produce a neatly written impression after watching the movie.

Although he did not recognize the characters used, it did not prevent Thrandal from reading the spirit contained in them. Mana, carrying the author's will, had made all the meanings clear.

“Change, that’s a good topic.”

Thrandal smiled, looking quite satisfied with the homework, which made the nervous girl feel relieved.

"It's good to have this kind of inquiry. Ultimately, whether a sage or a scholar, their achievements all come from their understanding of the world."

"However, Sera, your foundation is still a little weak. You should stay with me for the next few days and listen to my lessons. You shouldn't have to go home during this time."

The elven sage cast a meaningful look at her, with a very amiable smile on his face, to which Sera nodded.

"Okay, but if there's something urgent, it's not up to me to decide whether to go back or not."

"Well, that promise is all that matters. The stars always favor travelers like you. I'm afraid that's one of her selection criteria."

Did the teacher attribute my occasional absences to this?

Not quite sure what the Star's Favor was, Sera took this opportunity to ask.

"Teacher, what exactly is the favor of the stars? I've only ever been to an observatory to observe the stars once before."

"The Stars' Favor refers to the protection of the stars. You can also understand it as the Star Goddess's watchful eye. However, her way of doing things is very peculiar, so you usually can't feel the specific effects."

"But in the eyes of those who can see, it's probably the Star Goddess who vouched for you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to let you study in the forest."

Uh……

Thank you, Goddess Xinghui...

"Okay, enough small talk, now it's time for your first lesson in the forest, Sera!"

Enthusiasm suddenly rose, and the soul of the teacher ignited an inexplicable flame. Amid the cheers of the happy pigs, Thrandal struck the ground with the staff in his hand, and everything around him changed.

The sound of splashing water is endless, and the croaking of frogs and the chirping of cicadas are mixed together. The noisy sounds create a headache-inducing environment here, and even the quiet night is dyed a red.

The noise was frustrating, and Sera frowned as she heard the chaotic noise. This was her first thought, and her second thought was that the first class might not be easy.

"Oh……"

Standing on the protruding rock platform, the dust giant looked around and couldn't figure out why the scenery suddenly became like this, but it soon found its own happiness.

It was splashing in the water. Although it was originally a clod of earth, it was so heavy that even the strong current could not wash it away. It was like Mr. Orange whimpering in the bath, and the happy pig's singing seemed to echo it next to him.

For a moment, there were two more voices in Sera's ears.

"..."

Her frown relaxed, and as she listened carefully, she felt that being in nature had a wonderful sense of tranquility. Before long, Sera calmed down without any guidance.

"You're very fast, which also shows that you have good talent, Sera."

The friendly voice blended into the continuous sounds of nature. Suddenly, Sera heard not the words of the sage, but pure natural phenomena.

"Your previous answer was correct. Whether it's magic or mana, they are both outflows of a certain spiritual nature. The only difference is whether they fully manifest the characteristics of the spirit."

"To temper one's spirit, to nurture one's spirituality, and thus perfect one's body and mind, this is the most fundamental path to sublimation."

"Now, I'm going to teach you the meditation method passed down by the forest sages. Listen carefully."

Sitting on a raised platform in the river, with the music of nature ringing in her ears, Sera heard the almost chanting melody of Thrandal.

It is not a language with a definite meaning, but an invisible sound coming from the heart, a great sound beyond hearing.

Due to the uncertainty of his mind, Xisheng abandoned the exact world constructed by various definitions.

Because of the infinity of the mind, Xisheng opened up a spiritual paradise supported by many ideals.

Bathed in the moonlight in the sky and listening to the endless sounds of the sky, Sera unexpectedly began to hum her own voice.

The music was harmonious and elegant, and the low bitter taste drifted away. After her soul merged into nature, an unprecedented scene was reflected in the girl's bright starry eyes.

"Ah, this child is really talented. He is worthy of being someone that Xingxing values."

"Well, it looks like I'll be able to take some time off more easily from now on."

Seranda, who stopped guiding, was immediately extremely satisfied with the future situation of his disciples.

38. Destroy the Demonic Insect Plague

The unusual feeling began to move and throb, like thunder that splits the sky on a rainy night, crushing the human soul into the warm spring water. Countless past events seemed to be icebergs that sank to the bottom of the sea, but at this moment they also quietly floated up and floated above the boundary of consciousness.

I remembered a lot of little things that I had never noticed before, and a lot of big things that I had forgotten before.

It was as if she opened her eyes for the first time to look at herself and the world. Emotions such as joy, curiosity, and satisfaction melted in Sera's eyes like marshmallows, making her lively pupils even more radiant.

"Now that I'm in, how do you feel?"

Immersed in the extraordinary experience, Sera, feeling exceptionally refreshed, expressed her heartfelt feelings in response to the teacher's questions.

“My mind has never been so clear. It’s like walking in a completely silent and dark world, but without any fear or terror.”

"From the beginning to the end, I held in my hands a fire that seemed to never burn out."

Even in the midst of trials, the hateful phantom pain kept haunting him, as if bursting from the depths of his bones, but his spirit was now able to endure the pain without indulging in it.

It is precisely because I paid too much attention to the pain before that I lost attention to other things. It is like walking on two legs, but there is always a difference between being timid and not caring at all.

“A novel statement.”

Thrandal commented, walking on the flowing river, naturally lifted by the blue water, his every word and action filled with elegance and mystery, and then smiled.

"I've already taught you the meditation method. Logically, I should now teach you some tricks unique to the forest. However, before that, Sera, you may need a weapon of your own."

Well, because next I'm going to ask you to go fight the insect plague with other young people, so you need some good equipment.

"Teacher, have you prepared anything good for me? Don't worry, even if it's a divine weapon or something, I can handle it."

Her blue eyes gleamed with anticipation, and Sera, who was sitting on the ledge in the river, almost reached out her hand to ask for the entity.

"Unfortunately, I, your teacher, am also very poor, so all I can prepare for you, little Sera, is a rough embryo."

As he spoke, a plain-shaped wooden staff appeared in Thrandal's empty left hand. The wood was of a simple color and had no luster. Compared with the staff in the elven sage's right hand, it was a stunted variety.

Uh……

Sera raised her hand to take the plain wooden staff. The length that matched her height made it easy to use. If her skills were good, she could also use its hardness to perform powerful physical magic.

Sera infused her own mana into the wooden staff. After testing its physical properties, she began to test its magical properties. It was through this test that she confirmed a fact.

It's really a rough piece that hasn't been polished at all!

Teacher, you just picked it from that tree!

He lowered his eyes and cast a silent look at the elven sage. If he were an ordinary person, he would probably have been unable to withstand Sera's condemning look, but the sage is a sage after all, and this wooden staff is not useless.

"Keep the rough embryo with you at all times. Use your mana to nourish it. When the time is right, it will bloom with unique brilliance."

Thrandal laughed and gave a reminder to the youngster who had little knowledge. The slightly mysterious statement immediately made Sera think a lot, and at the same time dispelled his disrespect for his cheap teacher.

"Like this, Sensei?"

After injecting more mana, Sera immediately discovered the extraordinary feature of the wooden staff. It was as if an external circulation had been established. After the mana flowing through the wooden staff returned to the body, although its size was reduced, it had some different characteristics.

——A tree rooted in the earth, born unable to move, the more it longs for the sunlight from the sky, the deeper its roots will go into the dark soil.

Resilient and everlasting.

If I were to explain it in simple terms, it would be an increase in mental resistance and a faster mana recovery rate.

"How is it? It works well, right?"

Seeing Sera's happy little face, the elven sage immediately made a teasing sound, but the happy girl didn't care about his deliberate questioning.

"Thank you, teacher. Can you teach me something else next?"

"Well, of course, this spirit is very good, we must keep it up!"

The elven sage, who appreciated the students' high enthusiasm for learning and whose soul as a teacher was also ignited, waved his staff, and a vast number of glorious images appeared in the night sky. They were books of knowledge made of moonlight, containing the wisdom mastered by the sage.

"Potions", "Analysis of Fantasy, Magical, and Mythical Beasts", "Forest Medicine", "Encyclopedia of Natural Law", "Melee Stick Techniques"...

Is there something weird mixed in there?

Sera's eyes looked at the "Melee Stick Techniques" with a series of illustrations of little men waving wooden sticks, and she saw a set of physical magic with great power and awe-inspiring force in the spiritual resonance.

"Oh, Sera, you have a good eye. The sages of the forest are naturally different from the white-haired old magicians in human culture. We, who are full of vitality, still need powerful force to ensure the normal use of magic."

Frankly speaking, 6.

I don't know how much I can control with my small body...

She entered the study with wonderful emotions. The wooden staff in her arms was always nourished by mana. The feeling of her strength and knowledge improving in an orderly manner gave Sera a lot of sense of accomplishment, and the positive feedback brought her further enthusiasm for learning.

In this way, under the careful teaching of the elven sage, Sera's growth was rapid. Once her extremely high talent was released, it surrounded the girl like crazy and kept moving forward.

Well, a few days should be enough for Sera to grow to a decent level, and then let her go with other young people to solve the insect plague, which will be a vivid and practical lesson.

While teaching, the elf sage, who was calculating in his mind, smiled even more brightly. The feeling of winning was so overwhelming that he couldn't stop.

…………

While Serra was studying attentively, a forest disaster with irregular occurrences was expanding in the area where the wind direction in the forest changed.

The Demon-Destroying Bugs were once just tiny insects that could be found everywhere, feeding on leaves. However, after encountering a mad witch, they were twisted by ominous magic and became a disaster that slaughtered lives.